Really?

Hyacinth - 18 - D11 - Victor of the 121st Annual Hunger Games

[outcfdarkness]

dont-pick-me​:

Hyacinth hadn’t found Emilia yet but she eventually spotted Tony coming back in from outside, she wondered if he hadn’t completely given up smoking. Hyacinth and Erebus made their way over to the hot tub Tony was in, Hyacinth had to admit she was surprised Tony had taken his shirt off, before tell Erebus to lay at the edge since it was too hot for him. Hyacinth chuckled softly at Tony’s ‘question’. “If you’d be so kind as to give me a hand climbing in I’ll put in a good word with your wife.” She teased.

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Usually he wouldn’t have taken the shirt off with so many people around to see the raised flesh that marred his back, but he could ignore a handful of stares better than he could the frigid cold outside if the cotton of his shirt didn’t dry fully before they left. Hearing Hyacinth’s voice, he peaked one eye open at her, offering a small smile. “I suppose I can offer you that hand, only on the promise of putting in a good word with Emilia.” He smirked, chuckling once. He shifted his weight, sitting up a bit straighter and offered his hand up to her. 

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Although small, Tony’s smile caused Hyacinth’s own to light up happily before wrinkling Asia she laughed. “I can do that!” Hyacinth took Tony’s Hans and used it to slowly and carefully sit down on the edge of the hot tub. She let’s go of Tony’s hand she pushed herself off to slip into the water.

[abel-evans]

dont-pick-me​:

Hyacinth shook head head slowly “Of course not, I was only teasing you.” She kissed the tip of Abel’s nose. “Though I do enjoy spending time with you in the jacuzzi.” She winked. “Oh shh, you’re still the original Babyface.” Hyacinth moves some of Abel’s wet hair out of his face. “I’m really happy right now, thank you.” She wrapped her arms back around Abel’s neck before hugging him tightly and pressing a single soft kiss to the side of Abel’s neck since they were still at the Ball. Hyacinth leaned her head against Abel “Swimming is tiring.” She smirked since Abel was doing all the treading work.

 “I enjoy it too” he grinned happily. “I’m glad, you looked a bit stressed earlier, it’s nice to see you laugh and smile” Abel admitted, leaning over to kiss her cheek. He supposed they should keep it PG because there were a lot of people around, unfortunately. “Says you” he laughed, but he was full of energy somehow, having had no sleep. “Do you wanna stay in a bit longer or get another drink?”

[dont-pick-me]

Hyacinth smiled slightly bashfully at Abel’s kiss to her check. Hyacinth appreciated that Abel seemed to enjoy and thrive off of small physical touches as much as her. Hyacinth laughed along with Abel “We should probably get out. I don’t want to overdo anything tonight and pay for it later.” She glanced around the room “Let’s stop and grab some finger food too.” She smirked “But more drinks as well.”

[abel-evans]

dont-pick-me​:

Hyacinth hadn’t even realized she had broken the rules until after the fact but she smirked knowing that Abel probably let it slide. Hyacinth saw the surprise on Abel’s face. Her stomach dropped as she assumed the worse. Now he was stuttering, Hyacinth wasn’t sure she had ever heard Abel stutter around her before. Hyacinth gave a small nod “Your turn.” She replied as if everything was fine, like everything was normal. Maybe it was for the best, there’s no way Abel would have still loved her after she told him about Ben after all this time.

Abel wanted to tell her the truth. That yes, he had meant it, or at least he thinks he must have meant it, even if he doesn’t remember it. But he couldn’t, every time he went to open his mouth his voice failed him. He was scared, terrified actually, of admitting it. Because what if she didn’t feel the same way? What if it was too much too soon and she cut things off? Was he overthinking? Should he just be honest? “I think it’s um-” he paused, trying to find the right words. “I’m falling for you” he said then, finally bringing his eyes to meet hers. 

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Hyacinth watched Abel closely, trying to figure out might possibly be going through his head. When he finally finished his sentence, it wasn’t one Hyacinth had been expecting. Her heart thumped within her rib cage “I’m falling for you too.” She responded without hesitation. Both admissions scares Hyacinth but the way knowing Abel felt the same way about her that she felt about him, that felt really good. She reached for his hand across the table again.

[dont-pick-me]

stoneoakland​:

“You should ask him to continue with the practice. I heard he’s extremely good when it comes to it.” Stone agreed with a small smile as he settled a little more comfortable in the tab. “You’re lucky. I won’t lie, I used to stay away from swimming, pools, and just about anything else, in fear that it would somehow affect my eye. It took an embarrassingly long time to realize that it gets wet on a daily basis as it was.”

“I really should.” Hyacinth nodded in agreement. “I enjoyed learning from him.” Hyacinth looked at Stone curiously “Do you have to take it out while you swim?” Hyacinth leaned over and spoke quickly and lowly as if telling a secret to Stone. “I’m not supposed to wear my prosthetic with wet skin so I’m just left it upstairs tonight.”

[dont-pick-me]

shark-bcit​:

Relaxing in the heated water, Sirena looked over at her friend and raised a brow. “Okay?” She smirked, raising her ever present drink to take a sip as she awaited the rest of the joke. 

Hyacinth’s lips spread into a wide grin “And they were the baddest bitches there!” She lifted her glass and moved it over in a toast with Sirena.

[abel-evans]

dont-pick-me​:

“I decided to give you a break.” She winked “Nooooo!” It was now Hyacinth’s turn to pout. “Whose jacuzzi would I use if you never spoke to me again?” She teased back. Hyacinth grinned “You better keep up, wouldn’t want me thinking you’re old, now would you.” Her nose wrinkling with how she was smiling.

“Is that all you need me for?” He asked with a laugh, he hadn’t really used his jacuzzi in a while, had been thinking about getting rid of it, but if Hyacinth liked it, he’d keep it. “Wasn’t much of a break, was it” he grumbled.

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Hyacinth shook head head slowly “Of course not, I was only teasing you.” She kissed the tip of Abel’s nose. “Though I do enjoy spending time with you in the jacuzzi.” She winked. “Oh shh, you’re still the original Babyface.” Hyacinth moves some of Abel’s wet hair out of his face. “I’m really happy right now, thank you.” She wrapped her arms back around Abel’s neck before hugging him tightly and pressing a single soft kiss to the side of Abel’s neck since they were still at the Ball. Hyacinth leaned her head against Abel “Swimming is tiring.” She smirked since Abel was doing all the treading work.

[abel-evans]

dont-pick-me​:

Hyacinth’s eyes widened, eyebrows rising as a grin formed. She’d have to ask about the one later when the games rules didn’t apply. “Hmm” Hyacinth thought for a moment. “Give Pumpkin extra treats after I said he had enough.” She gave him a pointed look. “Oh yes, I know, you’re not nearly as sneaky as you think.” She burst into laughter. Hyacinth eventually quieted down and chewed her bottom lip nervously. “Did you mean it when you told me you loved me as you were falling asleep the other night?” She asked softly, afraid for his answer.

Abel laughed. It was true, he really did give Pumpkin too many treats, but she’d strayed from the rules by explaining it. He was kind of glad, he would have been overthinking about all the reasons he might annoy her if he didn’t. He’d went to take a sip of his drink and almost choked at her next question. Had he done that? He thought back and vaguely remembered the words coming from his lips but he thought it might have been a dream. “I uh” he stuttered. Of course he’d meant it, but he didn’t want to scare her off. “I don’t remember saying that” he said honestly instead of an answer.

[dont-pick-me]

Hyacinth hadn’t even realized she had broken the rules until after the fact but she smirked knowing that Abel probably let it slide. Hyacinth saw the surprise on Abel’s face. Her stomach dropped as she assumed the worse. Now he was stuttering, Hyacinth wasn’t sure she had ever heard Abel stutter around her before. Hyacinth gave a small nod “Your turn.” She replied as if everything was fine, like everything was normal. Maybe it was for the best, there’s no way Abel would have still loved her after she told him about Ben after all this time.

[dont-pick-me]

alder-reid​:

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He relaxed a bit as he realized it was Hyacinth, not somebody annoying or uptight looking to criticize his… anything. He was getting a lot of criticism on his hoodie tonight, it seemed. “Sorry, you just scared me. I thought you were a sponsor or something telling me to get in or go. It’s like some of these Capitolites have never seen a pool before?” As if to accentuate his point, someone went off the diving board cannonball style, whooping the whole way down. 

Hyacinth smiled softly “Sorry, I’m becoming the person I hated most while the newest Victor.” She teased in attempt to help Alder relax since she knew what he was going through to a degree. Hyacinth looked around the party “I can’t imagine if this had been my Presidential Ball. It’s hard enough a year later let alone six months. Truth be told, I kind of went off on Elias earlier because the stress of it all was getting to me.” She turned back to look at Alder “How are you holding up?” She put her hands up defensively “I get the sweatshirt, I do, I’m not gonna tell you to take it off but...” She shook her head “How are you not having a heat stroke?”

[satchel-mcqueen]

dont-pick-me​:

Hyacinth had excused herself from Abel when she had spotted Satchel on the side of the pool, holding onto the handle on Erebus’ shark life jacket as her helper swam towards Satchel. Letting go and doing her best to tread like Kai had accidently taught her, Hyacinth splashed some water softly at Satchel’s legs. “Finally someone that sounds just as unhappy about the pool as me!”

Satchel was glad to see her and Erebus. “He swims better than I do,” he said, gesturing to the dog. “I normally love a theme but I also love sleep, and I haven’t gotten that in awhile with preparing outfits for this thing.” He gestured around them, at all the scantily clad people. He loved to show skin, of course, but his gowns – as well as Abel’s tux – had certainly taken a lot more time to craft than a swimsuit would have.

[dont-pick-me]

Hyacinth grinned “He really is such a strong swimmer. Whose the best shark, hmm?” She asked the dog in a coo. Looking back to her friend, Hyacinth have Satchel a sympathetic look. She and Abel had almost forgotten the Ball because of their date, she couldn’t imagine Satchel having to change his designs last minute because of the theme. “I’m so sorry, Satch. Can anything be salvaged for the Victor’s Ball? I don’t know much about fashion.” she admitted.

[abel-evans]

dont-pick-me​:

Despite the darkness to Abel’s joke, Hyacinth laughed, she enjoyed Abel’s outlook on life and the things he had been through. “I just know you like your meat.” She teased. Hyacinth grinned as she listened to Abel laugh, he made her forget everything and everyone else when she was with him. At Abel’s next question, Hyacinth rolled her eyes. “Duhhh” She laughed as she thought back to Surya’s bachelorette party in Four. “Have you ever gotten a bedroom-related injury?” She asked with a smirk. 

Abel almost spat out his drink, but kept himself together enough to swallow. It was just the way she said it that sent him over the edge. He didn’t even really eat meat until moving to the capitol, his aunt never having enough money for those luxuries.

Abel laughed again, she was a lot better at this game than he was. He nodded in response, thinking back to the time where he full on broke his wrist after being tackled to the floor in a heated kiss. He could laugh about it now, but at the time, it was terribly embarrassing. “Do I do anything that annoys you?” He asked, sipping on his drink.

[dont-pick-me]

Hyacinth’s eyes widened, eyebrows rising as a grin formed. She’d have to ask about the one later when the games rules didn’t apply. “Hmm” Hyacinth thought for a moment. “Give Pumpkin extra treats after I said he had enough.” She gave him a pointed look. “Oh yes, I know, you’re not nearly as sneaky as you think.” She burst into laughter. Hyacinth eventually quieted down and chewed her bottom lip nervously. “Did you mean it when you told me you loved me as you were falling asleep the other night?” She asked softly, afraid for his answer.

[fortyloves]

dont-pick-me·:

Hyacinth and Erebus had headed towards the bar to get a drink while Abel talked with some ‘fans’. She had also made it to the line for the bat before someone bumped into Hyacinth. Stumbling back slightly since she still didn’t have her prosethic on since she had been swimming, Hyacinth was thankful for Erebus. Hyacinth looked up once she had recovered quickly and saw Orpheus offer her a drink. Hyacinth raised a brow as she took the drink “I feel like everytime I see you, you’re drunk or have alcohol.” Hyacinth took a sip of the peace offering “Mmm, what is this?”

“i feel like i’m drunk or have alcohol most day, there’s no special stash i save just in case i run into you.” sometimes he did feel like he needed it talking to her, though. he examined his own drink, took a sip - it was the same as hers. “fuck knows. something with vodka and coke ??” he settled on before taking another sip. only then did he notice she had a companion. “i like your dog,” orpheus commented, nodding towards it.

[dont-pick-me]

Hyacinth frowned “Wow, you sure know how to make a women feel special.” She teased before nodding her head at the drink components. She was still learning since before she had won her Games, Hyacinth had only ever had straight liquor or beer and the liqior in eleven was nothing like the stuff from the Capitol. Hyacinth took another sip of her drink, smiling at the compliment to Erebus. “Thank you, he’s my service dog. He helps me out with stuff.”

[dont-pick-me]

Hyacinth had left Abel reluctantly but not without first giving him a kiss, she needed to find her best friend to check on Emilia but also to tell her about the fairy tale of a date she had enjoyed with Abel earlier. Hyacinth had come prepared, bring a thermos of punch she had made, and some small containers of grapes as well as cheese and crackers. Heading off in search of her best friend with Erebus and a forearm crutch helping her move since she had left her prosthetic off Hyacinth eventually found Emilia towards a corner of the room. “I brought you my own punch I made since Bran always fucks with the punch at the Ball.” She pulled the chair closer to Emilia before sitting down and telling Erebus to lay at her foot under the table. Hyacinth removed her bag she had been wearing and pulled out the drinks and snacks. 

@santos-emilia​

[santos-emilia]

Emilia had pulled herself away from the poolside and found herself a table away from all the chaos. Her ankles were swollen and her feet were hurting and she just wasn’t in the best mood. The sleeves of Tony’s hoodie were pulled over her hands and her hands rested against the swell of her stomach. She had her feet propped up on another chair and was mentally counting kicks against her abdomen. It was mundane but it was keeping her mind off the fact there were hundreds of people surrounding her and that her daughter was currently fighting for her life while all those people celebrated - it was keeping her from snapping at someone especially with the absence of Tony or Metztli at her side. Tony off speaking with sponsors and Metz having been left on the first floor. He liked swimming entirely too much and she was far to pregnant to give him a proper bath to wash the wet dog smell away. 

She looked up, pulled from her mental count when she heard Hyacinth. She smiled softly at her friend, grateful to see her. “Thanks, Ive been sticking to bottled water just to make sure.” She wasn’t even sure she trusted the bartenders. At least the bottles of water were sealed. 

[dont-pick-me]

Hyacinth opened the glass bottle she had filled with punch and poured some into two cups before setting one before Emilia and sipping from the other and the setting out the snacks she had brought. “So” she tried to minimize the smile on her lips but failing “Abel took me on a date today...”

[dont-pick-me]

abel-evans​:

“I’m glad you’re with me right now” he admitted. If she wasn’t, he’d most definitely just be downing a lot more alcohol and maybe even a pill or two, to numb how he was feeling. But Hyacinth playing with his hair was better than any of that. “Are you doing one of those french braids?”

Hyacinth’s fingers stuttered for a split second at Abel’s words. She knew Abel mention what he said and that made her heart swell. Fingers starting again, Hyacinth smiled “I am too, I’m glad you trust me enough to let me be here for you. I know it’s not easy to let walls down.” She gently turned Abel’s head slightly to start the second braid. Hyacinth laughed “No, I can if you want but I was just doing two normal ones.”

[abel-evans]

dont-pick-me​:

“At least you’ve stopped calling me old” he smirked back at her. Abel laughed again, shaking his head. “You can’t take my blue surprise away from me, I’d never speak to you again” he joked. “More often? I don’t know if that’s possible– but I’m sure we can give it a go” he grinned cheekily.

[dont-pick-me]

“I decided to give you a break.” She winked “Nooooo!” It was now Hyacinth’s turn to pout. “Whose jacuzzi would I use if you never spoke to me again?” She teased back. Hyacinth grinned “You better keep up, wouldn’t want me thinking you’re old, now would you.” Her nose wrinkling with how she was smiling.

[dont-pick-me]

abel-evans​:

“I’m not cute” he argued, although his whole nickname made it difficult. “I’m sexy” he smirked. Abel leaned his lips in to graze hers. “I do actually” he smirked, but he had definitely meant something completely different to what she was asking. Or maybe they had the same dirty mind.

“Not when you’re pouting.” Hyacinth laughed, pressing a quick peck to Abel’s nose tip. “When you’re pouting you have a cute little Babyface, Babyface One.” Hyacinth’s lips chased after Abel’s before she gasped, eyes widening at Abel’s answer. Hyacinth’s eyes darted around to see if anyone else had picked up on what Abel had said before she smacked his chest lightly. “Behave or no surprise for you!” But her wide grin was anything but serious. She leaned in so her lips brushed over the shell of Abel’s ear. “You should come here even more often though.”

[dont-pick-me]

abel-evans​:

“I don’t know if I can sleep” he hummed. “But laying here with you is nice” he admitted, his eyes staying closed as she ran her fingers through his hair. “You can give it a go now, if you like” he said with a small smile. “Once I don’t have to move”

Hyacinth understood “Then we can keep each other company.” She nodded with a soft smile and then pressing a soft kiss to his shoulder. Her smile grew before her fingers combed through Abel’s hair and then began braiding. 

[abel-evans]

dont-pick-me​:

Hyacinth smiled softly “Good, don’t let one bad person and experience ruin all your friendships.” Hyacinth couldn’t help but feel like it always seemed like something came up before she could tell Abel about saying goodbye to Ben and she knew the longer it went on the worse Abel’s reaction would be. Hyacinth just didn’t want to mess what they had up but she knew she needed to tell him. “Yeah…” she got out softly in response to Abel’s question.

“He’s not a bad person” Abel sighed. Maverick was a great person, he had always been around when Abel needed him, and he helped all of the tributes, didn’t stick to his own district like most trainers did. “Just obviously didn’t know me well enough” he mumbled sadly. “Are you tired?” He asked, closing his eyes while he waited for her answer.

[dont-pick-me]

Hyacinth frowned and decided if she didn’t have anything nice to she wouldn’t say anything at all. At Abel’s question Hyacinth shook her head “No, but you can go to sleep if you’re tired.” She stroked a hand over Abel’s hair before Hyacinth smiled softly “I think I’ll be able to braid it soon.”